- Couse Code: PUAFER006
Lead an emergency control organisation
Make decisions about the safety of occupants during a facility emergency and give instructions on the priority order for responding to an emergency incident.
Course Overview
PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation
Chief Fire Warden Course
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This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to make decisions about the safety of occupants during a facility emergency and to give instructions on the priority order for responding to an emergency incident.
It includes leading the preparation of facility emergency response procedures; commanding, controlling and coordinating facility emergency response procedures and responses and concluding the facility emergency incident. Individuals who undertake this work may also act as the primary liaison with emergency services after their arrival.
The unit has been developed to cover the facilities as specified in Australian Standard (AS) 3745 and AS4083. For this unit, as covered by AS3745 and AS4083, occupants are people attending a facility on a permanent or temporary basis such as an employee, contractor, student or resident, but not a visitor or patient and a facility is a building, structure or workplace that is, or may be, occupied by people (occupants).
All aspects of the unit must be undertaken in line with legislative requirements, organisational policies and procedures and approved safe practices. It applies to members of an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) who are chief wardens, deputy chief wardens and communications officers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation (Statement of Attainment).
This course is relevant to the following job roles:
- Security Officers
- Building Managers
- Office Managers
- Hotel or Restaurant Managers
- Safety & Emergency Managers
- Education Professionals
Units of Competency
- PUAFER006 Lead an emergency control organisation
Pathways
On successful completion of this course, you may wish to expand your skills and knowledge with one of the following courses:
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
- BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Licensing Requirements
There are no licensing requirements or outcomes from this course.
Course Pathways
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Fee for Service
$175 per person
Recognition of Prior Learning is not available for this course.
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Assessment Re-Submission Fees
Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.
Before enrolling in this course students must have completed the following units of competency:
Participants will require basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. Participants who have not previously completed any vocational education and training may be required to undertake an Online LLN assessment prior to commencing enrolment in this qualification.
This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
This course is delivered over a 4 hour face to face workshop. Asset College does not currently offer this course to the public. Please contact us for a quote for a group booking.
Why Choose Asset Collge For Your Lead an emergency control organisation Course
When you choose Asset College, you’re not just choosing an RTO — you’re choosing a partner in your career journey.
For more than 20 years, we’ve trained and guided thousands of Australians into security careers. We’re nationally recognised, connected to employers, and trusted across QLD, NSW, and VIC.
Our graduates don’t just get trained — they get employed. That’s the difference.
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The trainers were amazing, really informative and made the course enjoyable. The process for enrolment was super easy and quick to complete. Overall had a great learning experience and am confident in my future job prospects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the course designed for?
What career outcomes does the course support?
What career outcomes does the course support?
On completion, you may become eligible for roles such as unarmed security officer, crowd controller, monitoring centre operator, access control or guard duties. It also provides a pathway into higher security qualifications and specialist functions.
What happens after I complete the course?
What happens after I complete the course?
Upon successful completion you receive the Certificate II in Security Operations and become eligible to apply for a security licence in your state. From there you may choose specialist pathways or further study such as Certificate III in Security Operations, close protection or investigations.
Does the course cover bodyguard or armed guarding functions?
Does the course cover bodyguard or armed guarding functions?
No — the Certificate II focuses on general security functions (unarmed, crowd control, monitoring). Specialist functions such as bodyguard, armed guard or investigations are covered by higher-level qualifications or specific skill sets.
Are there employment support services included?
Are there employment support services included?
Yes — the college provides employment support including Employer Connections® events, pre-employment sessions, assistance with resumes and access to industry job networks.
How do I apply for a security licence?
How do I apply for a security licence?
After completing your Certificate II in Security Operations, you can apply for a security licence through your state or territory’s licensing authority. The process generally includes:
Submitting your qualification certificate
Providing identification and proof of eligibility
Completing a criminal history check
Paying the applicable licensing fees
Each state has slightly different requirements. For example:
QLD: Apply through the Office of Fair Trading
NSW: Apply through Service NSW / NSW Police
NT, SA, VIC, TAS, WA: Apply through your state’s regulatory body
Your Asset College trainers and admin team can guide you through the application process and provide the documents you need.